Crime going down in Chicago: What's the latest in the trend? - Sep ’26

The number of crime incidents in Chicago saw an overall decrease last month, after a previous decrease, according to data from CrimeoMeter. Incidents fell to 18,511 for Sep-2026 down from 19,524 for Aug-2026 (-5.2% change).

The offenses that decreased the most were Robbery and Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property. Robbery fell to 440 incidents last month, from 539 the month before. (-18.4% change). Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property went from 2,422 to 2,160 (-10.8% change).

Among the types of offenses that saw an uptick last month, reports of Simple Assault went from 4,293 to 4,331 incidents (+0.9% change).

To report a crime in progress or life-threatening emergency, call 911. To report a non-urgent crime or complaint, contact your local police department.

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